$\text { Figure } 16<2$ -If the Filter Capacitor Opens in Figure 16-2, ________

question 165

Multiple Choice

$\text { Figure } 16<2$


-If the filter capacitor opens in Figure 16-2, ________.

• A) the ripple voltage increases
• B) a loud hum will be heard
• C) the diodes would open
• D) the output dc will be very low

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Definitions:

Precipitation Reaction

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Limiting Reactant

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Wax

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Theoretical Yield

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